Four States Ag Expo

P.O. Box 3758

Durango, Colorado 81302

Four States Ag Expo 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest

TO: Agents or Coaches Responsible for Livestock Judging Teams

RE: Four States Ag Expo Livestock Judging Contest, Friday, March 14, 2014

FROM: Four States Ag Expo Committee

Beth LaShell and Brad Fassett, LaPlata/Montezuma Livestock Judging Coaches

Location: Montezuma County Fairgrounds, 30100 HWY 160, Cortez, CO.

Cost: $15 per contestant includes: entry fee, lunch, and All-State Fund.

Contestants: Each county or school may enter as many 4-H or FFA teams or individuals as they choose. A team consists of 4 individuals where the top three scores will count toward team placing. All team members are eligible for individual awards. Please complete the enclosed registration form along with names of team members and individuals. Phone, fax, and e-mail entries accepted. Registration deadline: March 10, 2014

Senior division will be all individuals who are older than 14 as of Jan 1, 2014

Junior division will be all individuals who are younger than 14 as of Jan 1, 2014

Registration Friday, March 14, from 8:00 to 9:00 am., Exhibit hall- Second Floor, Montezuma County Fairgrounds

Teams that are pre-registered will be sent an admission pass for team and two coaches. Additional chaperones who are not volunteering to assist with contest will need to pay the daily admission at the Expo ($5.00 and children under 16 are free).

Schedule: 3/14- Friday 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration and Card Pickup

8:30 – 9:00 am Final instructions

9:00 a.m. Contest Begins in Main arena (All classes are outside; Dress appropriately)

10 classes at 15 minutes per class

5 - 6 cattle, 2 - 3 sheep, 2 hog, 1 goat

Senior Reasons-4 sets; Juniors- 3 sets (one per specie)

11:30 p.m. Assemble for Lunch and Reasons in Exhibit Hall- Second Floor

2:30 p.m. Critique and Awards following reasons

Livestock will be available after contest (weather permitting)

Awards will be given to both Junior and Senior Divisions as follows:

Individual: Awards:

Top 10 Overall Belt buckle to High individual; Ribbons to remaining

Top 5 in each specie Embroidered bags to High individual; Ribbons to remaining

Top 5 in Reasons Boots/Belt buckle to High Individual; Ribbons to remaining

Team:

Top 2 Overall Carhartt Sweatshirts to High team

Top 2 in each Specie Rosettes and Ribbons

Top 2 in Reasons Rosettes and Ribbons

Results: Each county will receive one copy of the results.

Lodging: If you need information on lodging, please contact Beth at 970-759-1387.

REGISTRATION

Four States Ag Expo

Livestock Judging Contest

Friday, March 14, 2014

Please complete and return this form so that it arrives no later than Monday, March 10th. You may also fax this form to 970-259-3784 or E-mail to:

Please print legibly.

County Name ______Telephone ______

Coach’s Name(s)

1.______Contact Phone #______

2.______Contact Phone #______

Registration Fee: $15 per contestant (includes lunch and All-State Fund)

______Number of contestants x $15.00 = $______

TOTAL DUE WITH REGISTRATION.

Make checks payable to LaPlata County 4-H .

Return this form and payment to:

LaPlata County Livestock Judging

147 LaPlata View Drive

Durango, CO 81303

Fax: (970) 259-3784

Email:

Phone: (970) 759-1387 (Beth’s cell phone if questions)

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Agent’s/Coach’s Signature Date

Team Information

County Name ______

Junior Teams Senior Teams

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Junior Individuals Senior Individuals

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